Kirundi
gukora mu ntoki
goo-KOH-rah moo n-TOH-kee
How to say it
Kirundigukora mu ntokigoo-KOH-rah moo n-TOH-keesoon
Englishto shake handssoon
Frenchserrer la mainsoon
Meaning
To shake hands with someone, typically as a greeting.
Good to know
idiom, greeting register.
Examples
- Twarakoze mu ntoki tubonana.We shook hands when we met.
- Nti yakoze mu ntoki umushitsi.He didn't shake the visitor's hand.
- Bazokora mu ntoki imbere y'abandi.They will shake hands in front of everyone.
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